I Am Jada Williams - COMMITTED: The Short Film

"I Am Jada Williams" is a short film based on the college commitment announcement from 5 Star basketball recruit Jada Williams, one of women's basketball's brightest and promising young players from Blue Springs, MO., Class of 2023. This film shares her story in narrative form from childhood prodigy to now making one of the biggest decisions of her young life.
Directed by Adrian Herrera
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Jada Williams, Blue Springs, MO. - CLASS OF 2023
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Grindhouse Basketball:
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Shot in filmed in Kansas City, MO. & Los Angeles, California.
Socials -
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Twitter: / adrianbherrera
Website: www.adrianherreradp.com
Production: A1 Films
DP/Director: Adrian Herrera
Producer: Jor-El Hampton Washington
1st AC: Michael Saldivar
2nd AC: Esai Saenz
Sound: La'Ron Cooper
Gaffer: Tony Ontiveros
Best Boy: Dylan Groves
PA/Sound Assist: Diana Guadalupe
BTS: Michael Cyrus Jr
HMU: Cee Alejandra

[@moralesj6173]

I've haven't heard a young teen speak about God like that in a very long time. Keep believing in God and keep seeking Him because He will never leave your side as long as you give all glory to the Almighty. God bless you.

[@garyroundtree4106]

Hi brother that was great what you said I believe God will never leave her side because he is God .

[@kaws3076]

Amen

[@hopehope9146]

Amen!

[@jude4889]

paige bueckers too !!

[@kyraf5065]

Go away

[@cjpierce167]

Wow she most definitely inspiring me to keep pushing in my basketball career. But congrats to her commiting to UCLA 💯.

[@cjpierce167]

@Kairo Demetrius Did I ask? no but whatever

[@90sHilly]

Keep going 🏀

[@cjpierce167]

@@90sHilly I will thank you 💯

[@jiggacho]

Oh nice. UCLA basketball. Let's Gooooo! 💯

[@marcusgallos3823]

4 up

[@Jesusismysavior97]

Keep Jesus the head of your life. You'll have an amazing journey

[@anthonymason4999]

*life

[@Jesusismysavior97]

@@anthonymason4999 thank you

[@alxndr64]

Keep that walk with your Savior first and you will do even greater things beyond basketball. Congrats Jada, on your decision and I'm looking forward to watching you play and dominate. 🏀🏀🤗

[@iamzay4938]

Amen through Christ we can do all things☝🏾

[@cjpierce167]

@@iamzay4938 Amen

[@SCTL7]

KNOW THYSELF African Spirituality you are the Christ young lady Goddess no one coming to save but self God body and Nature is your healer. #Hotep #Maat

[@bonaevox]

Damn, that is probably the best, most beautifully filmed commitment video I've ever seen. Congrats, Jada! Congrats UCLA! Welcome to the Bruin family. #8clap #4sUp #ChampionsMadeHere 💙💛🐻💛💙

[@purplehaed2831]

She is my uncles big Marcus trainer

[@NETBU]

same thing i said tooo..

[@thomasberry2605]

I agree what a remarkable young sister

[@krystinabrown2199]

Facts

[@lpl433]

Shes gorgeous and talented.

[@jauxed]

Indeed.

[@erikcox8749]

Keep the Lord first and the rest will fall into place. ☮️ 💜

[@Ray96744]

Love her walk with the Lord!! Just awesome ! I am blessed to have watched this! May God continue to deepen your walk in Him!

[@2075jman]

So young, but so mature. I pray she goes far in life

[@jamesgarcia9500]

God has a purpose for every one of us!!

[@Boo-hu5zu]

She spoke on LIFE LEVELS ! This isn’t even about just basketball. When you can touch people on ALL LEVELS is God sent ! Many Many Many blessings to this beautiful young girl ! Wow she gave so much inspiration, so much wisdom, so much humility and dignity. She got this ALL THE WAY AND BEYOND ! 💙💙💙💙👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿

[@hope2974]

I love your boldness for the Lord. Don't change. Keep putting God first and he will add those things unto you. Will pray for you. Congrats!!!

[@ron6653]

Good luck Jada, my 6 year old granddaughter just picked up a basketball, she's gonna be good, I can see that already and I'm sure I'll be involved in her development but I hope I can have the same effect your grandfather had on you, God Bless❤️

[@orvillebryan1950]

I hope you never change but grow stronger in the Lord.

[@Primeletics]

First of all, big congrats to Jada. She’s about to do some big things on the court and she’s just what UCLA needs. Second thing, the video was put together crazy 🔥🔥🔥

[@darryllucas5941]

You life story is one of the most humbling stories I've ever heard. Just by seeing your bio (A Torch Is About To Be Lit).

[@NETBU]

this is the best commit anouncement ive ever watched from any high school kid.....great videography and story telling. the speech was compelling

[@anadiallio5869]

Jada Williams Congratulations 🎉🎊🎈🍾 !

[@rodneybooker2406]

That's Awesome young lady, Awesome story. Proud for you and your Family! Keep growing and Trusting God!

[@icetraytae9379]

Bruh why I just cry🥺💛💙💛💙

[@srevisn3ts]

God Bless You!!!!!

[@carloslopez413]

UCLA is blessed to have you! stay hungry, keep your eyes fixed on HIM!! You got this, because HE GOT you!! God bless!

[@vinnytrippetti2222]

UCLA is a perfect fix for Jada, I'm looking forward to seeing great things from this talented young player, there's some people, that when you first see them, you just know, there meant for a higher purpose!, good luck with your career Jada!

[@estevenjimenez4008]

All the advise i have for you Jada... Stay humble and hungry. Always never forget where you came from. Great future coming soon.

[@ddghjjjjhh2492]

Who’s here after she got committed to Arizona 💀

[@loveofthegame4395]

Man she had to grow up fast. I'm glad that she has a good circle of support. It all begins and ends with Christ as she mentioned

[@stanwebb3480]

Welcome to LA!!! Do Not Let Her Swallow You!!! As she does so many!!! Basketball First, Great Grade Second, Stay Healthy Third!!! 4 years of College will go fast and Graduate Please!!! After Basketball there is another life for some... others stay in it for a life time... others find a second route in life!!! He will answer all your Q's if you let him!!! Some right away... others it is mystery road to travel but stay on the road!!!

[@audreyhicks2421]

My daughter and I had the pleasure to meet Jada during 'Live Period' 2021 in Dallas. Sweet girl, and a great inspiration to all everywhere!

[@taelew]

That’s dope! Pray nothing but success for this smart talented young lady. 🙏🏾

[@jaybrooks6467]

Congratulations Young Queen. It is so INSPIRING to see that your FAITH is so STRONG. My hats off to Your Family and Friends who RAISED you. Keep GOD and FAMILY first. AS YOU ALREADY KNOW. Stay in PSALMS and GOD BLESS YOU AND THE FAM.

[@tyreunae]

I love her💪🏽❤️

[@tokyotv5158]

Beautiful and Talented ❤️

[@contehal]

Lord keep this young lady close to your heart. May she never know the ways of the world 🙏

[@anncharles210]

Yes ma'am, keep God first in all things. He will make a way out of no way! Stay the course young lady and be blessed 🙌!

[@K3YSOPENDOORS]

4s up! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 get emmm!!

[@aya-madisoneffi2755]

Il really happy she changé to Arizona she’s will be one of the reason that female sports evolved love Jada Williams

[@Pwrightinspires]

Amazing job all around! 🙌

[@TaylorGangbyyeahboii]

🔥🔥 Congrats!!! A1 keep doing your thing💯 love to see it

[@latrellwilliams9791]

I LOVE YOUR STORY 💙💙💙💙 & 4 is my favorite number 💕 Continue to pray & let God continue to other ur steps. I wish the BEST you Jada. It’s my prayer that God keeps you covered in his blood. I pray God will keep you healthy nd strong. YOU CAN DO ALL THINGS THROUGH CHRIST STAY BLESSED JADA💪🏼🙏🏾💪🏼🙏🏾

[@linkthompson8772]

You go gurl!! My God continue to bless you during your journey. Stay focus and keep God at the wheel. Beautiful film, one of the best I have ever seen. I had tears in my eyes. I will be watching you young lady...keep working hard, stay positive.🙏🏿🙏🏿

[@miniyoungbylogan7858]

OH YEAAAA JADAAA💕💕🥺

[@DLivingston]

Adrian, great work! The story, the footage, the coloring...all of it 10/10. Best of luck to the new Bruin. #8Clap #GoBruins

[@husbandwife2957]

Great job younster...awsome drive..stay focused and turn the hate into energy..God will protect u

[@skate1]

I can't wait to see u succeed. Keep up the grind u will make it as long as your doing what you love

[@BreezyDifferent]

Great work A1 this is beautiful. You gonna be up there bro. Keep grinding. This is real dope. And not to mention to get to work with a rising young star, Jada!

[@JaguarFanSinceDa90s]

I wish she would've went to Florida, BUT GO GIRL. Happy to see a sister do great. 🙏🏿🙌🏿

[@ColeDeRuse]

Incredible work.

[@brandblue8980]

Future is bright Life is light Yall created a gr8 film of Jada & family Keep it growing

[@timamutambo4894]

Wooo! Bravo girl! God bless your grind. I'm inspired and will definitely keep watch for you in your career! Go be the best you can be!

[@angelhurd8472]

I’m proud of you sweetheart

[@Jing14324]

Oh, great job. It is so inspiring story. I really love it. Keep it up. God bless

[@That_Cyber_Dude]

This young lady has the "IT" factor!! UCLA is lucky to have this young lady! Love how she speaks about God! She is going to do great on & off the court!

[@kyleahbrown5289]

She is so beautiful and so is her game and attitude🤭⛹🏼‍♀️🤎

[@lamarthomas181]

Soooooo Dope.... I Jus Found out about your story/journey This Very Second, Very Inpressive... Soon Looking to the Next Chapters in Your Story/Life... Wowww Jada, You got a Great Team, Stay Up!!!

[@huglo1808]

Stay Strong young Queen! No matter what they say about you, they can never take the Gift God has given you!!

[@jeanjackson4216]

Wow!!! So inspiring! CONGRATULATIONS 🎉🎈😀🙏🏾🏆🇺🇸💐🦋

[@blessed1ne]

Congrats young lady, I'm rooting for you! God Bless

[@Miikkaall]

Bro. This is a phenomenal video. Unreal. Bravo. 👏👏👏

[@sharondalton7632]

I wish this young lady nothing but success. As long as she keeps God first and foremost in her life, there is no obstacle she will not be able to overcome.

[@skiz7515]

I love this short film I'm gonna subscribe

[@WilliamGone]

She’s amazing

[@stopplease1700]

Just beautiful ❤️🙏🏾

[@AlienKnives]

wow 🔥🔥

[@koolbreezz52]

Beautiful !

[@hiddenleaf2]

Beautiful video. You have a new fan Jada.

[@joeb.8994]

Wow, I wish you the best champ! Keep a a your eyes on the prize like a eagle and continue to block out the negativity! 👍🏾👊🏾

[@jamorant7870]

UCLA yessirrrrrrr!!! My favorite girl basketball player yesssss! Love it

[@jingsbaking3179]

You got this girl ! You are awesome

[@rkirby7255]

Awesome Story Jada listened to her Village and the Lord’s guidance very grounded young lady….. Kudos !on to the next journey 🙏🥰

[@RamonWashingtonBLAKFORESTCREW]

yesssssss

[@maggielopez1146]

I'm so proud of you 👏

[@rosesands4609]

Stay on your grind baby girl just watching is motivation for what my daughter could be

[@aerox3396]

This family is incredible

[@GreenWay504]

Dope brutha 🔥

[@baz8227]

Your journey is inspiring esp to the young ladies out there! Continue to keep God in the center of everything that you do and you'll never be disappointed. Remember you are who God says YOU are, other opinions don't really matter, so if your circle continues to grow smaller it is all good cause ☝ got you. God bless you Jada! Congrats 👏🥰🙏🏽🤍

[@brianjaramillo5126]

Nice work Adrian. Happy to have her at U of A next year. (alum) Bear Down!

[@elove312]

I've watched your career on social media from the beginning and I've always said, "damn it would be nice if she was a Bruin" you made an old man cry with this one. Welcome to Los Angeles.

[@Xan3ddd]

Well shot film 👍🏽

[@johnnytrousers3890]

Wow wow wow, I'm pretty speechless with this video, damn!!!

[@ramonsalas6583]

Keep up the good work your going to be a great

[@Moormores]

GREAT JOB JADA!

[@rhiannasmith6423]

yeahhh jadaa

[@sonderexpeditions]

Such a beautiful narration.

[@JKing-bh5hk]

Damn.... This was way more interesting than I thought it would be

[@reallife0728]

YOUNG LADY CAN BALL,,,,FOR REAL!!!!!! WISH MORE YOUNG AFRICAN AMERICAN ATHLETES WOULD CHOOSE HBCU'S!!!!!!!!💯💯💯

[@aliciabazemore9824]

Jada Williams wow amen. I love Jesus, basketball, and you. So encouraged that you prayed about your decision. God is going to keep using you in amazing ways. Stay strong in the Truth no matter what. Say hi to Lebron for me and share the Gospel. ♡♡

[@jamesgarcia9500]

She eventually signed with Arizona.

[@pauposts]

This was super dope.

[@lazarusbrunerjr.5310]

This was very well done and a great story told. Here's to the beauty and the journey of her story that is still being written by God. Stay the path Jada.

[@MrAkilbilgi]

Way to go

[@jamiewaitai4602]

I loving that work ethics, in training you look assume, that ball control is second to none.

[@desalexandria]

This gave me the chills

[@maggielopez1146]

You got this girl. You are blessed with a good ❤️

[@mattdiggs7470]

🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@faisalmushtaq2287]

She is so awesome

[@starlinabrown8572]

You can do it keep working hard😎😇😌

[@anadiallio5869]

Jada Williams just focus that’s all 🏀 !

[@ramduhawmifanai3910]

She is gorgeous 🤍🤍🤍i love her energy 💥💥💥

[@Sergioantoniox]

fight-Fight-FiGHT!!!

[@ndrisschailakouassi2440]

🐐💯💯